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What's YOUR Favorite Holiday Tradition?

December is upon us! For many, that means lots of gatherings, celebrations, and traditions.

Traditions are often passed down from one generation to the next and help tie us to one another. They can help keep us grounded and connected to those around us. We asked the SunStar team to share their favorite holiday traditions, customs or favorite holiday recipes.

“Every year I travel to San Francisco on Christmas Eve to spend the holidays with a long-time British friend and see other friends in the Bay area. We decorate the tree when I arrive.”

“Every year my kids and I make hot chocolate, bundle up, and walk through our neighborhood looking at lights. We also drive around in the car to see them but doing it on foot in the fresh air is my favorite.”

"My favorite holiday tradition is on Christmas Eve when my entire family would gather at my grandparent's house to have a party. My dad has 12 brothers and sisters so there were dozens of people there. We would do a Secret Santa Christmas exchange, sing Christmas songs, play video games with my cousins, and eat tons of Christmas cookies. Each year it seems like my family would grow and more people would join in on the party, it’s a day I cherish every year.

“I like decorating my Christmas tree. Some of the ornaments are from my grandmother and evoke such special memories. There are also ratty (but meaningful) homemade ornaments from my childhood. The best part is the Christmas tree skirt which my mother made in the 1970s, complete with hand embroidered sequined festive holiday scenes.”